Art on the Green draws crowd to KLCC

The appeal of locally-made art seemed to resonate with many of the people who attended Sunday’s Art on the Green event at Klinger Lake Country Club.A steady stream of patrons throughout most of the six-hour event verified Shireen Cline’s belief that art from local sources is preferred.

The appeal of locally-made art seemed to resonate with many of the people who attended Sunday’s Art on the Green event at Klinger Lake Country Club.

A steady stream of patrons throughout most of the six-hour event verified Shireen Cline’s belief that art from local sources is preferred.

“There’s a lot of interest in the art here today and I’ve seen a lot of people leave here with art in hand,” said Cline, Art on the Green organizer. “Good art is appreciated by a lot of people, and good art made locally is especially appreciated.”

Sturgis residents Rob and Patty LaBarge said they had a light calendar Sunday and were pleased to help support the second annual event, which previously ran for three years as Art in the Park in White Pigeon’s Wade Park.

Though she and her husband were just browsing, Patty LaBarge said she was impressed with the variety of items.

“It’s nice to see what local artists are doing,” she said. “It’s all very impressive work.”

Sherry Davis of Sturgis agreed. She said the area was lucky to have a high-caliber art show. Davis also said she liked not having to drive a far distance to see a quality exhibition.

Diana Lutz, a Coldwater resident who will be a part of another show organized by Cline July 13 in Union City, drew plenty of traffic. Lutz, a naturalist and bird enthusiast, displayed wreaths and garland made from plant materials. She often incorporates items to create a theme.

Her business is called For the Birds.

“I really wanted to be a part of this show and I’m thrilled it worked out,” she said. “I had two fishing-themed wreaths that sold very quickly.”

Klinger Lake resident Phyllis Gray said she appreciated the high standard Cline had in place for participating artsists.